Providing the community with data and research about crime in NSW

Accurate, objective, and accessible evidence and information to inform public and government decision-making about crime and justice.

NSW Police recorded 297 coercive control incidents in the first year of the legislation.
In the two years to June 2025, sexual assault reports rose 8.8% and retail theft increased 5.1%.
As of June 2025, 234 young people were in custody, a 33.7% increase from June 2023.
Crime Mapping Tool Button
Explore maps, graphs and data on criminal incidents, victims and offenders in NSW by geographic area
Sentencing Tool Button
An interactive dashboard that presents sentencing outcomes for adults found guilty in court
NSW Policing Activity Tool Button
Explore state and local data on the use of police powers and compliance activity in NSW
Custody Dashboard Button
Explore the trends in the number of adults and young people in custody with this dashboard

Upcoming releases

NSW Closing the Gap Quarterly Report
Release date: October 2025

Custody statistics Sept 2025 update
Release date: November 2025


Latest data releases

Trends in youth crime
Release date: Sept 2025

Firearm and knife violence statistics
Release date: Sept 2025

NSW Closing the Gap Mar 2025 update
Release date: Jul 2025

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Catch up on the 2025 Applied Research in Crime and Justice Conference

Missed the conference or want to revisit your favourite sessions? You can now access all presentations and videos from the 2025 Applied Research in Crime and Justice Conference, featuring leading academics, cutting-edge research, and powerful insights into crime and justice policy.